Essential Services Contingency Reserve
PE, Canada
PPE for essential workers
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- grant_single|noCondition
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- grant_single|openingDateAugust 03, 2020
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Other Support
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- grant_single|allIndustries
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- Public Services and Procurement Canada
- Government of Canada
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If you’re an essential business and can’t get personal protective equipment for your workers through other means, you can purchase from Canada’s reserve on a cost-recovery basis.
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$25,000
Vancouver
Supplying PPE to Indigenous community services
$20,000
Ottawa
Distributing PPE to frontline workers at food banks
$15,000
Halifax
Providing PPE to social service workers
$15,000
Calgary
Securing critical supplies for childcare centers
$18,000
Montreal
Acquiring PPE for grocery store staff
$50,000
Toronto
Purchasing PPE for healthcare workers at St Michael's Hospital
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The Essential Services Contingency Reserve (ESCR) provides support to eligible businesses or organizations in essential service sectors, organizations serving Indigenous communities, and social service sectors by offering access to personal protective equipment (PPE) and critical supplies at no cost. To be eligible for this grant, organizations must meet the following criteria:
- Organizations in essential service sectors must provide services to critical infrastructure essential to Canada's health, safety, security, and economic well-being, including energy, health, food, transportation, safety, and more.
- Organizations serving Indigenous communities must provide services to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities, with examples of eligible services ranging from community outreach programs to Indigenous women's circles.
- Social service sector organizations must offer social programs in support of personal, social, and emotional well-being, such as health care and housing, and qualify as registered charitable organizations or not-for-profit organizations.
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There are three types of companies eligible for the Essential Services Contingency Reserve grant in Canada:
- Essential service sectors providing critical infrastructure services.
- Organizations serving Indigenous communities, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit.
- Social service sectors offering services for personal, social, and emotional well-being.
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Yes, eligible expenses for this grant include personal protective equipment (PPE), critical supplies, and services provided by organizations in essential service sectors, organizations serving Indigenous communities, and the social service sector.
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Critical supplies
- Services provided by organizations in essential service sectors
- Services provided by organizations serving Indigenous communities
- Services provided by organizations in the social service sector
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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant:
- Qualifying organizations must meet the eligibility criteria for the specific stream they are applying under.
- Organizations must provide evidence of the urgent need for personal protective equipment (PPE) and critical supplies.
- Applicants must demonstrate how the requested supplies will be used to protect frontline workers in essential services.
- Priority may be given to organizations that serve vulnerable populations or communities.
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Step 1:
- Review eligibility criteria for the Essential Services Contingency Reserve (ESCR) grant.
- Determine if your organization falls under one of the three streams outlined: Essential service sectors, Organizations serving Indigenous communities, or Social service sectors.
- Gather necessary documentation and information about your organization, including identification, sector information, and contact details.
- Ensure you have all the required information to complete the application.
- Access the appropriate application form based on the stream your organization belongs to: Stream 1, Stream 2, or Stream 3.
- Fill out the application form accurately and completely with the required details.
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